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contents :: contributors 08

Meet the Whitman Family

High School Sports :: BCHS Sports Wrap-up

24 Community

Shelly Spence :: Owner/Publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221 Stephanie Maher Palenque :: Contributing Writer Amanda Christmann Larson :: Contributing Writer Donna Kublin :: Contributing Writer Jenny Brooks :: Contributing Writer Tom Scanlon :: Contributing Writer Lynsi Freitag :: Contributing Writer Carine Nadel :: Contributing Writer

Tucson Festival of Books

Strides for Sandy Hook

Anthem Days Heats Up

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Chamber :: Home Instead Senior Care

A Night with Stradivarius

Life’s a Dance

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feature staff bio Amanda Christmann Larson has been a contributing writer for ImagesAZ since December 2010. As a former award-winning newspaper reporter, she has taken her love for writing beyond hard news and into the everyday lives of local residents, sharing their struggles, accomplishments and inspiring moments. Finding inspiration all around her is not a side job for Amanda. She is founder and director of a non-profit volunteer organization called Compassionate Journeys, dedicated to bringing medical volunteers and teachers to rural areas in Ghana, West Africa. She is motivated every day by her love for children and her desire to empower women and children with educational, health and economic opportunities so that they can not only survive, but thrive.

Amanda Christmann Larson Contributing writer Photography by Jerri Parness

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She and her volunteers have begun construction on a home for rescued child slaves in Ghana called “Melor Vinyewo,” or, “I Love All My Children.” Last fall, she embarked on a bicycle journey across the United States, from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, called “Babes Blocking Traffic” to raise funds and increase awareness about child trafficking and slavery happening across the globe. She’s pedaling out again in September, this time from Ontario, Canada to Mobile, Alabama.

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t seems like only yesterday we were digging out the sweaters and jeans. In the blink of an eye, they’ve gone back up on the shelf,

traded for the Arizona hot weather uniform of shorts, tees and flip flops. Along with summer attire comes summer habits, and healthy lifestyles are a way of life for many of us. Whether you are into sports and exercise, mindful eating, or simply being true to your own dreams, there is something for you in this month’s edition of ImagesAZ magazine. From our sporty family spotlight with the Whitman family, to local raw, vegan chef Sara Siso, to Spring Training at stadiums all over our city, there’s no better place to be inspired and supported in your goals. Also on the palette this month is the inspiriting story of local resident Dee Dee Wood, who, know it or not, has likely played a big part in your own childhood or that of your children. Wood, who is as downto-earth as she is talented, is the award-winning choreographer behind “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “The Sound of Music” and “Mary Poppins.” She’s a good reminder that, as Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” There is so much more to read and enjoy in this month’s edition! Lay back in your hammock, grab an icy glass of lemonade and enjoy! Let’s make this spring the best yet! Cheers! Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine Owner/Publisher

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Meet the

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Whitman Family

Aiming for the Finish Line

s any professional athlete can attest to, being fit is not about jumping into a diet or exercise program to see how many pounds can be lost or how much muscle can be

put on in a period of days or weeks. Real fitness comes in the small moments that accumulate – the half-hour workouts and the healthy dinners cooked at home – over months and years. The same can be said for families. It isn’t the big vacations or the expensive holiday gifts that make a house a home; it’s the moments of laughter and the encouraging words and the advice that are lived, not just spoken, that grow over time to be something truly special.

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Anthem’s Whitman family knows a lot about both. Don,

It’s not just about looking great, Julie says; it’s about being

Julie, and children Bryce, 15, Boston, 13, and Sophie, 11,

true to the person you were created to be. That’s something

are into both physical fitness and family for the long haul.

the couple is working to instill in their family, as well as in

Athletics are a big part of their lives, but so is authenticity

the clients who look to both of them for guidance.

and creating the values and memories that endure. Fitness is a family affair. All three children are involved in Don is a co-owner of Whitman & Jackson, CPAs, a tax

sports. Bryce played football on Boulder Creek’s freshman

and financial advisory firm that services Anthem and

team, filling positions on both offense and defense, and he

surrounding areas; Julie is a fitness trainer with 30 years

plays volleyball, too. Boston, who attends Gavilan Peak, is also

of experience and currently owns BFIT Athletics. What

into football, and is playing this winter season on the Monsters.

would be a room filled with furniture to relax on for other

Sophie, also at Gavilan Peak, likes volleyball and tennis.

homes is a spacious home gym at the Whitman house. That’s no surprise, since fitness is what brought Julie and “We have to do pushups on the way to the dinner table,”

Don together.

jokes Don. Both of them are originally from New York, Julie from the

While they may not be that extreme, staying in shape

Rochester area, and Don from Gloversville, which is near

physically, mentally and spiritually is a top priority in their

Albany. Sunny skies and warmer temperatures brought them

household, and they are also happy to share that lifestyle

to the area, Julie in 1991 and Don a year later. Anthem was

with Julie’s clients, who come to the house to train.

not yet on the map at the time, but they both settled in the

Throughout the day, clients come for group and individual

north Valley. Julie taught fitness classes at the gym where Don

sessions. BFIT offers spin, TRX, Tabata and Total Body

worked out, and he wandered into her class one day, not so

Conditioning classes.

much for the exercise, but to meet the beautiful instructor.

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A year ago, it was painful for Deborah to walk. Today, she can’t stay off her feet. From diving with sharks to driving motorcycles, Deborah has always lived life to the fullest. So when her daily knee pain began to affect her active lifestyle, she decided to undergo replacement surgery. Today, with the help of the advanced surgical techniques available at John C. Lincoln hospitals, she’s feeling stronger than ever – and training for the next big adventure. To read Deborah’s story, visit JCL.com/Deborah.

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“I didn’t think much of him at first,” Julie laughs. “He tried to get

the growing neighborhood seemed like a logical step. The

me to go out with him for a long time. I just wasn’t going for it.”

park, community center and strong sense of community were a good fit. In 2001, they became part of Anthem, and

“I really worked it,” Don smiled. “I left roses on her car and

it became part of them.

little notes … I tried hard!” “I’ve always seen Anthem as a small city on the outskirts Don’s chivalry eventually paid off, and he won Julie’s

of a big city,” Don explains. “Both of us grew up in places

heart. Once they started dating, they didn’t want to be

like that, so it felt comfortable for us.”

apart, and they were engaged five months later. A year after that, on October 15, 1994, they were married.

“I love Anthem because it’s easy to meet people,” adds Julie. “It’s a great place to be with the kids, and I like to

They bought a house in Tatum Ranch, and Bryce and

get out and be among everyone.” Don laughs, adding

Boston joined the family. During those early married years,

that Julie’s friends refer to her as the ‘mayor of Anthem’

they heard about Anthem and made the trek up I-17 to

because of her busy social life.

check it out. They put their name in for the lottery, which is how the first homeowners were chosen. By luck of the

Since their move, they’ve had three more additions.

draw, they were one of the first homeowners to be picked,

Daughter Sophie came along, a sporty feminine mix

so they pioneered the development and claimed one of

of Don’s light hair and eyes, and Julie’s pretty features.

the first houses as a rental property.

Then came two solid English bulldogs, Puff, 9, and Pudge, 5, rounding out the family. The dogs’ entertaining

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Die-hard Cardinals fans, the Whitmans spend a lot of time in

in fitness and spirit instead of finance. They complement

the stadium during football season. “In the past 20 years, Don

each other well.

has maybe missed two games,” says Julie. “The Cardinals are a big deal around here. As Don always says, we’re building

“Each of us are good friends to people, and I think that’s a

memories, we’re building memories!”

gift,” Julie says.

Their dedication to the game has trickled down to their

“We’re an open house,” Don adds. “We’re available to our

sons. Both aspire to play pro ball, although Bryce has a

friends and to our families for anything they need, whether it’s

back-up plan of working for the FBI someday. There is

for entertainment, or for someone to lean on.”

no back-up for 13-year-old Boston yet. “He wants to be a professional football player,” Julie says. “He’s said that

They find other ways to give back, too. This year, they made

since he could talk.” Both are off to a good start on their

a resolution to reach out to others as a family at least once per

respective teams, Bryce versatile as a wide receiver and

month. Family members take turns researching and choosing

corner back, and even as a kick returner, and Boston as a

how the family will volunteer time for a needy cause.

running back and safety. Setting the example of giving is nothing new. The couple As good as Anthem has been to the Whitmans, they’ve also

supports many of the local charities and is very active in

contributed considerably to the community. They’ve each

the Rotary Club of Anthem and We Care. They’ve touched

built their respective businesses from the ground up. Don

countless lives through each organization, as well as on a

gets satisfaction in that his firm, Whitman & Jackson, works

closer level.

hard at enabling clients to obtain peace of mind. Julie’s goals are similar, giving people lasting confidence, only

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“Julie very naturally cares about others,” Don says, a

sentiment that many people close to her have shared. Her ‘what-you-see-is-what-you-get’ nature is warm and inviting. “Not everybody is like that. She is very compassionate.” Julie is visibly moved by her husband’s kindness. “Don is an amazing man,” she responds. “He’s gone through a lot in his life, and he’s just the best dad. The kids and I are blessed to have him. He cares about people and their welfare, and he gives his best, always.” The strong foundation for this family, they say, is their faith in God, and laughter … lots of laughter. “I don’t think a day has ever gone by that we haven’t laughed,” says Bryce, the family looking at each other with knowing grins. “Some of us may even get out of trouble sometimes by saying funny things.” Julie and Don laugh knowingly. “We’re the best family!” adds Sophie. “We’re cool!” Boston, whose wit is sometimes mixed with a touch of playful orneriness, values something else in his family, too. “Thankfully, everyone is also very forgiving,” he says with a wry smile, having taken advantage of that trait a time or two. This time, everyone laughs. Just as the family makes time for fitness, they take time each day to create a life full of love, lessons and memories. They work hard, they play hard, and they try hard to appreciate the moments, big and small, as they pass. “Kids grow up too quickly,” Don says seriously. “As a family, we try to live in the moment,” says Julie. “Yesterday is forgiven, today is a gift and tomorrow is already planned. You have to embrace each day and live it for all its worth, for God, yourself and your family. “When it comes down to it,” she says, “That’s all that really matters.”

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Sports

Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Pogue Photography

BCHS Sports Wrap-Up

Asked about personal goals, some basketball stars might say “score 25 points a game” or “hit the winning shot as time expires in the state championship.” Sam Young’s goal for her senior season? “I want to be a good leader,” answers Young, the center of attention for the Boulder Creek High School girls’ basketball team. She is doing just that, and she also has a nice touch on her shots, plays intimidating defense and runs the floor well. Oh, and she’s 6 feet, 3 inches tall. And she’s headed to California State University Northridge on a full scholarship. Sam Young is literally the biggest thing to hit the Boulder Creek High girls’ basketball team. She is a major reason the team went 23-7 last year, setting a school record for wins, scoring the first post-season win in the program’s history and qualifying for the state playoffs. This year, Young led the team to an 18-9 record in the regular season. “We’ve been coming together as a team,” Young said, after a late-season win. “We trust each other – we’re like sisters. We did a lot of bonding this summer.”

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Young’s family moved from Oregon to Anthem when she was a freshman, and she started playing for Boulder Creek as a sophomore. She credits Coach Josiah McDaniel, new to the school last season, for the program’s success. The coach has high praise for his tall, modest star. “She has been easily one of the most improved players in the state,” McDaniel said. “She is now a dominant force in games and does a tremendous amount for our team on and off the court. She was elected by her teammates and coaches to be our team captain this season, and has shown growth in her leadership abilities.” Young is the team’s leader statistically, averaging 13.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and an eye-popping 3 blocked shots per game. Yet this is hardly a one-woman show. Coach McDaniel assesses his team: “Junior Kali Morris has really improved since last season and has made big contributions to our team. Delaney Swader, a senior, has been excellent for us in the second half of the season. Freshman Haley Villegas has had some very nice games for us. Of course, sophomore Darian Slaga is a returning All-Section player and is a dynamic player for us. Hannah Nielsen, a junior, has been a hustle player for us who does a lot of good things for our team.” The center of it all, again literally, is Sam Young. “I was always kind of tall,” she told an interviewer after leading her team to a 66-40 win over Deer Valley; at times during the game, Young looked like a grown woman towering over little girls. “My fifth grade teacher said, ‘Hey, Sam, why don’t you go out for basketball?’” She was quickly hooked by the sport, which has become a ticket to college for this bright student (“all A’s and B’s”). She was hoping to end her high school career in a big way. “I’d love to make the state playoffs,” she said. What would she personally have to do, to help her team get there? “I need to be the best leader, and a big threat down low.” Like many other tall centers, Young can get lost in the flow at times. She is at her best when she establishes position against smaller defenders and demands the ball from her teammates. Again, it’s all about setting the mood.

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“I’m just trying to lead the team,” she says, with a smile. “I want

the Boulder Creek net resulted in a goal. Strang protested that the

the girls to look up to me.”

ball didn’t cross the line, and was given a red card. Down a player, the Lady Jaguars failed to make a comeback.

That they do, that they do . . . . Most of first-year coach Natalie Schmidtke’s team will be back Young’s team lost to powerhouse Mountain Pointe, 61-58, in the

next season, so there is great hope for this soccer program.

playoff opener. The Boulder Creek girls would have at least one

“The team was indeed disappointed after their loss against

more game in the post-season.

Highland but we are focusing on the positive, which is that we

BCHS Soccer

broke every single record for girls’ soccer at BCHS,” Schmidtke said. “It would have been nice to get a little deeper into the

The Boulder Creek High girls’ soccer team finished the season with

playoffs but we had a great season overall and many of the club

a glittering 17-1-2 record, then crushed Willow Canyon, 7-0, in the

players have already returned to their teams and are continuing

first playoff game. Sophomores Shelby Stewart and Natalie Stephens

to play. We only have three starters graduating this year, which

each scored two goals, as did freshman Madi Rasimas. Budding

means that we will be able to have a very talented group of girls to

superstar Kyle Escobedo added one goal, and junior goalkeeper

field next year, if everyone decides to return.

Meghan Strang turned back nine shots for another shutout. “We are always looking to improve and go further and are looking The brilliant season came to a sudden end with a 4-1 loss to powerful Highland. The score was 2-1 when a big pileup in front of

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BCHS Wrestling Several Boulder Creek High wrestlers also have had outstanding seasons: Cory Crooks, Kyle Fantin, Matt Kautzman, Adam Garcia, Jordan Erickson, Jeffery Hicks and Nathan Eldridge all qualified for the state tournament in Prescott. Then there is Jro (pronounced “Jay-row”) Byrd, a junior who stampeded his early-round competition in the 170-pound class on the way to the state finals. Byrd qualified for the state tournament last year, but a “coach’s decision” kept him out of the competition.

This year has been a reversal for Byrd, according to Doug Crooks, coach of the Boulder Creek wrestlers. “He changed dramatically,” Crooks said, from Prescott. “Halfway through the year, Jro was promoted to team captain. His work ethic has improved tremendously, his attitude has improved tremendously. He was promoted because he was doing the right thing.” On the mat, Byrd has impressed with his poise and skills. “He’s good everywhere,” Crooks said. “I would say his biggest attribute as a wrestler is he’s very calm, relaxed and patient on the wrestling mat. He wrestles like someone who is much older than he is. “If a kid makes a mistake on the mat, he takes full advantage of it,” Crooks added. Byrd plans to wrestle and play football in his senior year. “As a wrestling coach, you want to lean him toward wrestling because I think he has a future in that.” Byrd will be looking for that elusive state championship as a senior. This year, he lost in the finals, 7-1, to Trey Ronayne of Queen Creek. It was Byrd’s first loss of the year, after 47 wins. As a team, Boulder Creek finished twelfth in the state.

BCHS Boys’ Basketball The boys’ basketball team finished 11-14 in the regular season. Senior Ray Vivola led the team with 17.5 points per game. Seniors Johnny Panfil and Marcus Jarrett also averaged double-digits in scoring.

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Second Annual Mandarin Speech Contest at Gavilan Peak Gavilan Peakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mandarin Partial Immersion Program held their Second Annual Mandarin Speech Contest January 31. Thirty-five finalists from grades K-3 participated in the three-hour event in the Gavilan Peak School library. This highly anticipated event drew a crowd of proud parents, cheering students and school staff. Each grade level was awarded first, second and third place medals along with certificates. In addition, all contest finalists were awarded participant medals and certificates for their achievement. KinderChoice Awards: Logan Glisson, first place; Christian Kennedy, second place; and Jaden Hawley, third place. Participant awards went to Alexander Ortiz and Isabel Powers. First Grade Awards: Nicholas Tsau, first place; Avery Kim, Sage Sollars and Cayle Zic, second place; and Caden Craig and Sawyer Todd, third place. Participant awards went to Maia Milnor, Jenna Mathern, Cameron Wilcox and Ryan Suttell. Second Grade Awards: Carly Martinez, first place; Delaney Parker and Lea Jones; Ruby Carter, Chase Ruvolo, and Cassidy Schumacher, third place. Participant awards were earned by Elias Ciudad, Carson Gates, Elia Horine and Nicholas Reynolds. Third Grade Awards: Jaden Ho, first place; Elise Decoufle and Matthew Ortiz, second place; Cougar Carlin, Sanah Khan and Abby Maxwell-Todd, third place. Participant awards went to Mason Edmund, Wyatt Lindsay, Eyan Martucci and Ryan Tsau. Congratulations, Gavilan Peak staff and students!

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Children’s Book Author Visits NVCA

North Valley Christian Academy (NVCA) was a destination for popular children’s book author Cari Meister, a successful writer with over 100 published books for young readers, including Tiny (the lovable giant dog) series; The Fancy Octopus series; My Pony Jack series; Greek Myths series and King Arthur’s Adventure series, among others. In addition, she has authored several non-fiction books used to support science curricula across the United States.

Mrs. Meister began her visit in the preschool building where she delighted the students with an interactive book reading, Q & A session and book signing. Mrs. Meister also read to kindergarten, first grade, second grade and third grade students, following each group with fun brainstorming sessions and signing books. NVCA was proud to host such a well-known and respected author and looks forward to sharing her stories with their students for years to come.

John C. Lincoln Designated as Level III Trauma Center

The Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems has granted John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital’s application to be designated as a Level III Trauma Center, hospital CEO John L. Harrington Jr. announced, just hours before the first trauma patient arrived. Patient care services in the Deer Valley Emergency Department have been expanded to qualify for the higher Level III Trauma Center designation and to better serve people injured in the North Valley. Emergency care for traumatically injured patients at the Deer Valley Hospital has been upgraded with additional resources and staff education. M arch 2013

According to Alicia Mangram, MD, care at the Level III Trauma Center at Deer Valley will be coordinated with higher acuity medical services also available at North Mountain’s Level I Trauma Center, where she is medical director. The Level III Trauma Center will also offer injury prevention community outreach programs similar to those presented by North Mountain’s Level 1 Trauma Center. The facility will also provide data about patients, their diagnoses, care and outcomes to the state Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems.

MCSO Signs Lease for Substation at Anthem Civic Building The Anthem Community Council (ACC) is pleased to announce that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a long-term lease agreement for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to operate an expanded substation in the new Anthem Civic Building.

“We are very excited to have an expanded substation for our MCSO deputies and the Sheriff’s posse,” says MCSO Captain Rich Burden. “We are very passionate about Anthem, and this larger space will enable us to continue to provide high-quality service to our residents and the business community.” The long-term lease agreement, immediately effective through 2031, provides MCSO with a stable base of operations for their law enforcement services in Anthem and surrounding areas. “This agreement is evidence of the ACC’s strong partnership with MCSO and it ensures their continued presence in our community for many years,” says Jenna Kollings, Anthem Community Council CEO. The new Anthem Civic Building will be undergoing renovations in 2013 to accommodate MCSO’s expanded sub-station and to provide quiet recreation/ fitness space, meeting rooms, a business center, classrooms and more for residents.

ProMusica Arizona Receives Arizona Commission on the Arts Grant

ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra (PMAZ), a non-profit multigenerational performing arts organization, is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $4,500 from the Arizona Commission on the Arts. The grant will help PMAZ in fulfilling its mission to enrich the Phoenix community by

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bringing the joy of music to its members and audiences. Arts Commission grants are awarded through a competitive public panel process. This grant signifies PMAZ’s commitment to high-quality artistic programming that serves the needs of the community. It also recognizes PMAZ’s responsible stewardship of public funds. The grant is made possible through funding from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts. PMAZ Board Chair Kristi Kroeger said, “This year’s Arizona Commission on the Arts grant has allowed us to not only continue to provide excellent musical experiences for the Phoenix North Valley, but also the opportunity to scholarship young people who are honing their craft in our community organization as they progress on their paths to becoming professional musicians.”

Anthem Drug Awareness Event Shines Brightly on Community

On Thursday, January 24, the Anthem Community Council (ACC), Community Bridges, Deer Valley Unified School District, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), and the Phoenix Police Department hosted “Anthem Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children,” the first in a four-part series of community-wide drug prevention events aimed at helping keep area kids drug free. Over 300 Anthem residents and members of the business community turned out for this unprecedented event.

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To continue in the drug prevention conversation, Anthem residents and the business community are invited to Operation H.O.P.E., the second in the fourpart presentation series, on April 17, 2013. Established and presented by the Phoenix Police Department, Black Mountain Precinct, Operation H.O.P.E. (Heroin, Our Personal Escape), is a

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comprehensive program using police resources, partners, and the community to reduce, suppress, and prevent heroin use, and affiliated burglaries, within the northeast Valley. Due to graphic nature of this presentation, it is recommended that attendees be mature middle- and high school-aged students and their parents and guardians. info@anthemcouncil.com www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-family-day

Holocaust Survivor Shares Lessons at Boulder Creek

Holocaust survivor Bernard Scheer will be visiting Boulder Creek High School in Anthem for the fifth time March 8 and 13. Eighty-six-yearold Scheer was born in Podhacje, Poland, which after political boundary changes is now in the Ukraine. He was a teenager when Nazi storm-troopers invaded his hometown in 1941, murdered his father, and sent the rest of his family to the death camps. Scheer was able to escape from Auschwitz and survived on his own for two years in the forests of Poland. Scheer has written several books and memoirs about his ordeal and life experiences, including Don’t Cry Out Loud, Death of the Innocent, and The Star in the Window. He received a special award for his short story, Innocent Victim, from the staff of Scottsdale Community College where he has been a guest lecturer for many years. Scheer is also a regular lecturer at Arizona State University. Sophomore world history and English instructors have worked for the last seven years to make sure students are able to take part in this incredible experience. This year, Mr. Huff’s theater classes are also performing vignettes about the Holocaust. The students actively participate in a curriculum that shows how the history of Western civilization gradually built towards the Holocaust over several millennia, not just in the 1930s. This year, Scheer will be joined by his wife and daughter, Renay Leitman, who is one of several spreading the post-memory images of the value understanding the Holocaust. “As a daughter of a Holocaust survivor, my father, I undertook the position of second generation speaker and will continue in the same direction as my father to ensure the Holocaust would never happen to any people in the world.” jerry.johnston@dvusd.org

Calling All Fairy Godmothers

It’s the time of year again to begin your spring cleaning, and Janet Fitzgerald is here to help. As you go through your closet looking at gently-used cocktail, bridesmaid, prom dresses - short or long - along with accessories, jewelry, and shoes that you have not worn since, well … the prom, this special lady will happily take them off your hands and put them to good use. For the ninth consecutive year, Janet is playing the role of queen of the fairy

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godmothers and is looking for other fairy godmothers to help make some not-so-fortunate young ladies have one night they will always remember. Janet collects dresses and accessories and gives them to young ladies who are graduating from high school, but who are homeless, in shelters, in meth homes, and on assistance. “Despite these circumstances these girls still go to school and manage to graduate. I think that they deserve to go to their prom. This is why I do this,” Janet says.

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If you have items that you would like to donate to these young ladies, you can drop off your items to Alts Etc, Elevate Coffee Company at Norterra, or contact Janet directly. 623-451-0341 jvfitzgerald9@cox.net

February 28 – March 10 Musical Theatre of Anthem Presents Little Shop of Horrors Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces performances for the charming, tuneful and hilarious “Little Shop of Horrors” February 28 – March 10. One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name. With great music and intriguing characters, “Little Shop of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

The award-winning cast is comprised of 25 Valley youth, ages 13-19. The show features a down-and-out skid row floral assistant who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! Performances take place February 28 and March 1, 2, and 7 - 9 at 7 p.m., and March 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 3 p.m. at MTA’s performance space, 42323 N. Vision Way, Bldg. 2 in Anthem.

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March 2 Ninth Annual Jags Baseball Golf Classic

Take a swing and support your local Boulder Creek Jaguars baseball team at the Ninth Annual Golf Classic March 2 at Persimmon Golf Course in Anthem Country Club at 12:30 p.m. This four-man scramble tournament is a fundraiser for the team and costs $100 per golfer, $380 per foursome. Join us for an auction and drawing fundraiser following the tournament at Legends Bar and Grill from 6 – 11 p.m. Registration is available online. Come support Jaguars baseball! 623-229-8643 www.jagsbaseball.com

March 2, 3 25th Anniversary of Art Detour

Join Artlink as it celebrates the 25th Annual Art Detour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2 and 3 in downtown Phoenix. Art Detour, the event that launched Phoenix’s First Fridays Art Walk phenomenon, returns for its silver anniversary to showcase the local artists, galleries, organizations and businesses that have made the downtown arts community come alive. Activities include arts-related tours, exhibits, hands-on kids’ activities (Kids’ Detour!), music and performance art, and much more. A shuttle will circulate throughout downtown, making stops at neighborhood “hubs” in Roosevelt Row, Grand Avenue and more, where music and performance art will provide a unique opportunity to explore Phoenix’s art scene in a fun, festival environment. www.artlinkphoenix.com

March 2 Anthem First Responders Appreciation Public Safety Day

Come kick off Anthem First Responders Appreciation Days with a Public Safety Day Saturday, March 2 hosted by Daisy Mountain Fire Department and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. This event will take place at Desert View Bible Church, 105 W. Carefree Highway in Phoenix from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great educational opportunity for the community to interact with the organizations that make up the first responder team that provides emergency services to the community. There will be live demonstrations from Daisy Mountain Firefighters and Maricopa County Sherriff’s Officers such as a canine unit demo and hose and ladder deployment. Bring out the entire family for the free event!

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March 4 Deer Valley Kindergarten Registration

The Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) will welcome the class of 2026 at kindergarten registration March 4 – 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Parents can register their child at any DVUSD school of choice by visiting the front office. Registration forms can be downloaded on the district website. Students need to be five years old by August 31. Early registration is important as schools plan staffing needs for the next school year. To encourage early registration, students registered during the week of March 4 will be eligible to win one free week of summer camp. Deer Valley District Gets Results. The district has received an “A” rating (the highest distinction) for Accountability and Achievement by the Department of Education for the last two years. It is one of the top districts in Arizona with the highest number of dollars invested back into students’ education. Last year, over 91 percent of our students graduated with more than $42 million in scholarships. Parents will need to bring: original birth certificate or a certified copy; immunization records; proof of residence (utility bill, house payment receipt, rent receipt, escrow document or lease agreement); identification; and legal guardian or custody papers if applicable. Families that live outside the district boundaries can enroll their child in a DVUSD school by filling out an open enrollment form and bringing it to the school of their choice. www.dvusd.org

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The ensemble holds concerts throughout Europe, Africa, Central and South America, Australia and Asia and performs at music festivals worldwide. Join the Leipzig String Quartet for an evening of performance you won’t soon forget at the Musical Instrument, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix, March 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $42.50 to $47.50. www.mim.org

March 6, 13, 20, 27 Mini Music Makers Series at MIM

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of music! MIM’s Mini Music Makers Series, an early childhood music-education program, aims to enrich children’s lives by providing a safe, interactive, and engaging environment for children to explore a variety of music from around the world. Each class is structured around developmentally appropriate activities for children to interact with and create their own music. The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix, just south of the 101. Classes are held March 6, 13, 20 and 27, and are divided by age group. Infants ages 0-18 months attend from 9:30 to 10 a.m., children 18 months to three years are invited from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m., and children three to five years old are scheduled from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Tickets: $12 per class or $40 for all four. Reservations required. www.mim.org

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March 7 DMFD Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

Join the Daisy Mountain Fire Department and be a part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to help save and sustain lives following a disaster until help arrives. Developed by the Department of Homeland Security for local community preparedness, this 24 hours of training is provided free of charge. This class is tailored to the Phoenix area and more specifically, the Daisy Mountain communities. Training is open to anyone who is at least 18 years old. Space is limited, and registration is required. Classes are held eight consecutive Thursday evenings beginning March 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. You must attend all eight sessions to receive a certificate of completion. There is a ninth evening of class for anyone who needs to make up a missed class. Learn about the types of hazards most likely to affect homes and communities, and understand the roles of all types of emergency responders. You will also learn what steps you can take to prepare for a disaster, and reduce potential fire hazards in your home and workplace. Other basic skills taught include basic fire suppression strategies, techniques for opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating shock, conducting triage, performing assessments and more. Classes will be held at Daisy Mountain Fire Station 141, 43814 N. New River Road in New River. 623-695-1424

March 9 Arizona Unity Tour

The Police Unity Tour is an annual charity bicycle ride designed to draw attention to the hundreds of police officers and other law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty every year. It is estimated that a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty every 53 hours in the U.S. Join the Police Unity Tour Team Arizona and the 100 Club of Arizona for a 33-mile or 43-mile tour, starting at 8 a.m. at Reach 11 Sports Park at 2425 E. Deer Valley Road in Phoenix. Proceeds will be used by the 100 Club for their

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mission to support the men and women behind the badges and their families and by Team Arizona for their national ride in May. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Entry fees are $30 through March 4, and $35 beginning March 5. Registration fee includes a t-shirt. www.100club.org 602- 485-0100

March 9 DAR to Host “Remember the Raisin”

The Ocotillo Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has invited Bill and Sandra Wilson to present an historical and authentic War of 1812 bicentennial program, Remember the Raisin, Saturday, March 9 at 9:35 a.m. at the Outlets at Anthem community room, suite 435. Sandra and her husband, Bill Wilson, will present the program, which is based on the real-life experiences of Thomas Wilson, Jr., a Kentucky militiaman, in the War of 1812. The most memorable battle of the war, as far as the Kentucky Militia was concerned, was that of the Battle of the River Raisin. This involved a detachment of 990 Kentucky militiamen who were ordered to attack Canadian troops at Frenchtown. American casualties totaled over 300 killed outright, about 60 seriously wounded and more than 500 prisoners taken, while only 24 British were killed and 158 wounded. Of the prisoners, only about 30 survived the torture; Thomas Wilson, Jr. was one of them. This incident soon became known as the River Raisin Massacre, and the rallying cry for the war became, “Remember the Raisin!” The Wilsons have been 19th Century Revolutionary War re-enactors for nearly 30 years. Bill is currently a member of the Mohave Muleskinners, the Goldfield Gunfighters and a Trail Master for Apache Trail Tours. The program is open to non-members. www.ocotillo.arizonadar.org 623-551-3764

March 9 Take to the Tees for Sallie’s Place

Veterans First Ltd., in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Anthem, will hold its First Annual Golf Outing on Saturday, March 9 at Falcon Dunes, Luke Air Force Base to benefit Sallie’s Place. All proceeds will be used to provide affordable housing for at-risk women veterans with children. Sallie’s Place, currently undergoing renovation, will assist in addressing affordable housing needs for our women veterans and their children while creating a culture to meet their unique needs. Once complete, eight fully-furnished two-bedroom apartments will be available. The non-profit organization will provide a supportive and safe home environment with no limit on age or tenancy, and help to prevent homelessness by offering affordable rent. The outing kicks off with registration at 6 a.m. March 9, and a shotgun start

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at 7:30 am. Cost for a foursome is $500, which includes green fees, carts, lunch and awards. Register online. Sponsorships are also being sought, ranging from $100 to $2,500 and up. www.veteransfirstltd.org 602-570-7602 303-667-7421

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March 14 – 24 Musical Theatre of Anthem Presents Dear Edwina Jr. Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces performances for the hilarious and enduring musical “Dear Edwina Jr.,” which follows the adventures of advice-giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple. The talented cast of 10 to 12-year-olds from around the Valley presents the show March 14 – 24 in Anthem.

“‘Dear Edwina Jr.’ will be sure to entertain you through various styles of music from 50s to Jamaican to country western and more,” said Jackie Hammond, MTA producing artistic director. Join Edwina as she directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after hilarious production number in her “Advice-A-Palooza” extravaganza. Written in the style of “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” and “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” “Dear Edwina Jr.” is the perfect girl-power musical for a new generation. Performances take place March 14 – 16 and 21 - 23 at 7 p.m., March 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 3 p.m. at MTA’s performance space, 42323 N. Vision Way, Bldg. 2, in Anthem. Adult tickets are $18 and students, seniors and children 12 and under are $15. Tickets may be purchased online.

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March 17 Second Annual St. Paddy’s Day Dog Walk

Walk for the animals at the Second Annual St. Paddy’s Day Dog Walk Sunday, March 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Anthem Community Center. The one- or two-mile walk starts at the far end of the Anthem Community Center parking lot. Check-in starts at 1:45 p.m., and goodie bags will be available for all entrants. Anthem Pets and Jackass Acres K-9 Korral are the sponsors for this doggone fun event. The walk will be led by a special surprise guest. Cost is $5 donation per dog, and proceeds benefit lost, found and abandoned pets through Anthem Pets, a 501(c)3 animal advocacy group serving the North Valley since 2005, and also hosting the Jackass Acres Dog Park. Anthem Pets’ 24-hour hotline number is 480-287-3542. www.anthempets.com 623-551-2234

March 19 Caurus Academy Open House

Are you looking for a premiere academic K-8th grade school that is tuitionfree and rated an “A” school by the Arizona Department of Education? Caurus Academy staff and administration are excited to invite prospective families to our annual open house, which will be held Tuesday, March 19 from 5 – 5:30 p.m. at 41900 N. 42nd Avenue in Anthem. We will be offering small group tours during the open house, and you are welcome to walk around the school, visit our state-of-the-art indoor gymnasium, meet the staff and visit the classrooms. 623-551-5083 www.caurusacademy.org

March 22 Elizabeth Pitcairn and the Red Violin at Phoenix Art Museum ProMusica Arizona is thrilled to welcome one of America’s most celebrated violinists, Elizabeth Pitcairn, for her first performance in Arizona 7 p.m. March 22 at the Phoenix Art Museum. Ms. Pitcairn performs in partnership with one of the world’s most legendary instruments, the “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius of 1720, said to have inspired the Academy Award-winning film “The Red Violin.”

This intimate evening in a marvelous setting at the Phoenix Art Museum is limited to 80 people. Those attendees will have a live musical experience of a lifetime as Ms. Pitcairn shares the stories and the sounds in recital with this magnificent historical instrument. Many have said that the violin has finally found its true soulmate in the gifted hands of the young violinist who is the first known solo artist to ever bring it to the great concert halls of the world. Guests will be served hors d’oeuvres and wine, and will have access to the art galleries adjoining the reception area. Tickets are $200. The Phoenix Art Museum is located at 1625 N. Central Avenue.

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March 23 Elizabeth Pitcairn and the Red Violin at the Orpheum

You are invited to share in this spectacular evening of firsts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Join ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra (PMAZ) in its first concert at the historic Orpheum Theater, located at 203 W. Adams Street in Phoenix. PMAZ is thrilled to be sharing the stage with one of America’s most celebrated violinists, Elizabeth Pitcairn, performing in partnership with one of the world’s most legendary instruments, the “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius of 1720, said to have inspired the Academy Award-winning film “The Red Violin.” Ms. Pitcairn has earned a reputation as one of America’s most beloved rising soloists. Many have said that the violin has finally found its true soulmate in the gifted hands of the young violinist, who is the first known solo artist to ever bring it to the great concert halls of the world, and who has made it her goal to share the violin’s magical beauty of sound with people of all ages, professions and cultures. Ms. Pitcairn will perform works by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky and the “Red Violin Suite” by John Corigliano, as well as works with PMAZ Orchestra and Chorale. www.ticketmaster.com

March 25 - 29 Mudpie Studios Spring Break Camp

Mudpie Studios at 4220 W. Opportunity Way in Phoenix is offering a creative solution to spring break boredom. Spring Break Camp is scheduled for March 25 - 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Children will have a wonderful time creating arts and crafts, playing and reading. Snacks will be included, and lunches will be provided by parents. The cost for each day is $30 and registration forms are available at the studio. In addition to Spring Break Camp, Mudpie Studios offers Kids’ Club on the first and third Saturdays of each month. The cost is $40 for three sessions, and will include materials to make homemade clay pots, painting and an additional craft. Sessions can be purchased individually for $15. Times available are 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Improv classes will be held the first and third Fridays of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. Join Kebra as she leads the way to some zany antics. It’s a great activity to laugh with friends or get to know new friends. Ages 8 and up will get a kick out of this class. The cost is $20. Dyan Nelson, master artist, continues her painting courses. Each 90-minute class is $35. All levels will be amazed how much they learn in a small amount of time. Six-week courses are also available for $120 and offer a great value with a true professional. Scrapbooking is available every Tuesday. The fee is $5. Bring your own items in and we will also have items for purchase. 623-551-9177 www.mudpiestudios.net

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The Tucson Festival of Books: a literary blockbuster

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In only its fifth year, the Tucson Festival of Books is the fourth largest event of its kind, challenging long-standing book festivals in the mega-markets of Miami, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. Last year’s event drew an estimated 120,000 attendees and featured more than 400 presentations from authors, illustrators and agents. The 2013 edition of the festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the campus of the University of Arizona. With special author events for every genre, themed panel discussions—even live cooking demonstrations by noted cookbook authors—there is something for everyone at the Tucson Festival of Books.

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Entrance is free for the whole family. In addition to author events, kids of all ages will enjoy hands-on literacy activities, live performances and the chance to meet their favorite storybook characters, who come to life in the children’s area. A variety of food by local restaurants will be available in the food court. Actor/environmentalist Ted Danson and filmmaker/novelist John Sayles are among the festival’s featured presenters. The lineup of best-selling authors also includes: Jodi Picoult (“Sing

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Presenting authors, hand-picked by the festival’s author committee and subcommittees, will appear in the workshops, panel discussions, demonstrations and solo presentations that make up the official “events” of the festival. The committee ensures that an outstanding and diverse mix of local, regional and internationally best-selling authors will be able to discuss topics of interest in more than a dozen genres of literature.

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the Author Pavilion. The 2013 festival will have three pavilions (one focusing on children’s authors) where nearly 100 mostly southern Arizona-based authors have reserved time slots to meet their fans and sell or sign books. Another group of authors will conduct book signings at exhibitor booths.

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The lineup ofbest-selling authors also includes: Jodi Picoult “Sing You Home” Bill Roorbach “Life Among Giants” Robert Crais “Suspect” John Mariani “How Italian Food Conquered the World” Chang-rae Lee “The Surrendered” Peter Brown “Creepy Carrots” Adam Rex “Chu’s Day”

Among the highlights this year is an expanded Science City area powered by UA’s College of Science and BIO5 Institute. It features dazzling science demonstrations, tours of the university’s world-class science facilities and a Science Café, where experts will give casual lectures on everything from hurricanes to genomes to octopi. In addition to music, the main stage schedule features highly engaging, visual science presentations and demonstrations that capture the attention of all ages. They include the Chemistry of Combustion show; Adventures with Things that Bite, Hiss, Sting and Crawl, an Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum live animal show with rattlesnakes, hawks, ringtail cats and Gila monsters; 52 nature activities for city kids; and presentations from children’s science authors. To mark its five-year anniversary, the Tucson Festival of Books inaugurated a 2013 Literary Awards writing competition and masters’ workshop. Entries in the literary awards were accepted through December 1, 2012; winners were announced February 4.

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$500 and third-place winners $250. All winners also receive scholarships to the two-day workshop, University of Arizona campus.

First place winners in the writing competition were Parke Cooper of Tucson (fiction), Beth Surdut of Santa Fe, NM (non-fiction) and Jia Oak Baker of Peoria, AZ, (poetry). They will be part of a panel discussion March 9. The complete list of winners can be found online. The University of Arizona and the Arizona Daily Star have been the Tucson Festival of Booksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; title sponsors, and the University of Arizona Medical Center its presenting sponsor since the inaugural event in 2009. Individuals can support this free celebration of books and literacy by becoming a Friend of the Festival. Since its inception, the Tucson Festival of Books has contributed $700,000 to organizations dedicated to improving literacy in the Tucson community. tucsonfestivalofbooks.org M arch 2013

No matter where we were when the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut took place, our hearts broke for the victims and their families. So many of us were overcome with feelings of hopelessness and helplessness; hopelessness for the crushing sadness left in the wake of a mad gunman’s senseless rampage against innocent teachers and children, and helplessness because, no matter how much our hearts ached, there seemed to be little we could do for those who were suffering most. Denise Thompson refused to let the miles between her North Valley home and the East Coast tragedy deter her. As a runner and owner of YogiRunner Wellness Coaching, Denise decided to organize a community event to show the Sandy Hook community that Phoenix cares. On a rainy Sunday in late January, over 50 people of all ages gathered at Max Muscle on Carefree Highway to honor the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary. Together, they joined in an emotional candlelight vigil, reading off the names of each victim as the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” recorded by Sandy Hook tragedy survivors, resonated throughout the room with somber hope. The mission remained sober, but the mood

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Sandy Hook

Writers Carine Nadel and Amanda Christmann Larson

lightened as the group headed down the road for a 5K run. Children ran alongside their parents, and neighbors shared laughter and camaraderie as a small sea of green and white – the colors of Sandy Hook Elementary – made its way south along 27th Avenue and down North Valley Parkway before looping around for the return. Among the runners were the principal of Ridgeline Academy, as well as several teachers who wanted to show their support. Also among the runners was Holly Jeppeson, who shared a painful bond with so many Sandy Hook Elementary parents. “We lost a son in a car accident,” she explained. “When Sandy Hook happened, it struck me to the core. I couldn’t even think about watching the news; I could relate on a different level. Then I realized I had to show these parents they had support. I know all too well what it’s like to feel this helpless.” Holly’s 13-year-old daughter Allie got involved too, creating posters, ribbons and fliers to spread the word. “I loved getting involved!” she said. “It was such a great feeling to know that I was helping other kids.”

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As parents of a six-year-old, Korine and Mike Leibman were

a light in the darkness for so many in Newtown, Connecticut. It

also passionate about the cause. “It felt good to donate and do

will not be the utter and complete senselessness of the tragedy

something positive for those who were in dire need of feeling

that we will hold on to. It will be the hope and humanity that,

love and support. It was fun to do with our family, and it felt

stranger to stranger, brought us all together, and encouraged

good to see the community come together for the good of

us to reach out to one another in a time of need.

others,” Korine said. “The coming together of our community was a true testament of Proceeds from runners’ $20 entry fees and from prize drawings

compassion, generosity and love. Thank you to all participants

held for restaurant gift cards, fitness coaching packages,

who took time out of their day and money out of their wallets

massage, hair products and more, all donated by local

to make a difference,” said Denise. “It was so special that even

businesses, will benefit survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary

my nine-year old son was given the opportunity to feel like he

shooting. Also included in the area contribution is money

was actually doing something to support those affected by this

collected by a local family, friends of a relative of six-year-old

tragedy.

Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victim Caroline Previdi. They sold green rubber bracelets for $5 each in memory of the little

“Learning that we can do something to make a difference, even

girl, and her classmates and teachers who died.

when we feel helpless, is one of the greatest lessons we can receive.”

Support from North Valley families, combined with the efforts of thousands of others across the nation and the world, is shining

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Anthem

Days Heats Up

The Fourteenth Annual Anthem Days bring with it the firstever salsa contest that Anthem Days has ever held. Things are sure to heat up this year, one way or another! In 2000, salsa surpassed ketchup as America’s favorite condiment, and nowhere in the country is salsa more popular than right here in the desert Southwest. So, it seems fitting that our community should search for the “best of the best” and crown a Salsa King or Queen! According to Michele DeMichele, Anthem Community Center special events director, the inclusion of a salsa contest was based on feedback received from residents in recent years. For those residents who like to gamble, this contest has great odds. Only the first 20 entries will be accepted into the contest, and there is no entry fee! Prizes are sure to be valuable and will bring with them wonderful bragging rights in the community. According to DeMichele, “Some of the criteria that will be used to judge salsas include taste, appearance, and overall impression.” Even if your salsa-making skills are a little bit dicey, you can still enjoy the day as a salsa sampler. Free tastes will be given during the contest and there is no fee to sample! All samples are offered while supplies last. Anthem Days will be packed with family fun, as usual, which will run March 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This year’s activities include a business expo, craft vendors, the popular Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt with special appearances by Mother Nature and Peter Cottontail, and a special musical performance by the Hippity Hop Band; Frazier Shows carnival, a food court and Rotary beer garden, Kids’ Zone, back-to-back band performances by Bourbon Tree (Saturday) and Chad Freeman and Redline (Sunday) on the gazebo all weekend long; and OSR Physical Therapy’s Basketball Skills Challenge and many others.

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

OSR Physical Therapy will also be sponsoring a $10,000 half court shot contest in addition to their Hoop Shoot Skills Challenge. Contestants may sign up on Saturday, and one lucky winner will have his or her name drawn to take aim at the half court shot later in the day. People may sign up at the basketball courts during the skills challenge, or at the OSR booth in the exhibitor area. Aside from the salsa contest, new events also include free use of fishing gear and tackle for use in the Community Park ponds, sponsored by AZ Game and Fish Department (no fishing license required) and a business card incentive program that showcases the local community and what it has to offer. Enter to win a Polaroid Z340 3x4 Instant Digital Camera!. www.onlineatanthem.com/special-events-anthem-days

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Every contest has some rules … so here are the rules for the first annual salsa contest at Anthem Days: •

Salsa must be homemade; not store- or restaurant-bought.

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Contestants must be at least 18 years of age.

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The contest is open to the public.

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Salsa must be entered in the name of the person who made it.

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Only one entry per person.

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One gallon of salsa must be submitted for judging and the People’s Choice

sampling.

o Chips will be provided.

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Salsa must be made in advance, transported and served in plastic containers,

and maintained at appropriate temperatures. Please use disposable containers.

o Please label your container(s) with your entry name.

o Contestants must provide own serving utensils for salsa sampling

and judging.

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Salsa entries must check in at the salsa tasting booth at the Anthem Community

Park food court area between 12:30 – 12:45 p.m. Judging will begin at 1 p.m.

o Contestants must be available for the duration of the contest(s) and

present to win. o Contest should run from about 12:30 to 2:30 p.m..

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Salsa must be made from scratch, using fresh ingredients or canned items.

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If salsa requires temperature control, contestant is responsible for supplying his

or her own ice.

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Contestants must stay and serve their salsa for the People’s Choice award

sampling. •

A copy of the recipe, listing all ingredients and instructions, must be submitted

with the entry form.

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All ingredients in the salsa must be edible.

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Contest is open to amateurs only. An amateur is any person who does not make

the major portion of their income by cooking.

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Prizes are awarded to first, second and third place winners.

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The first 20 entries will be accepted in the contest.

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vegan

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Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers

Ninke B says: Truly an Oasis in the Desert!! Nutritious and satisfying - every cell in my body was applauding the meals we have had here. If you walk outside and the air is blowing just right, you will probably smell the aroma of barbecue. Could be a commercial “smoker” coming from Cave Creek or Carefree, could be from a neighbor . . . maybe it’s your own grill ‘cuing up some chicken or pork or thick steaks. Yet here where the favorite initials of many are B-B-Q, a little place run by a woman who swears food saved her life is fast earning a reputation as the raw vegan capitol of Phoenix, if not all of Arizona. You read that right: raw vegan. If you just made a face like you bit into a bad prune, you probably are a carnivore, as are approximately 90 percent of Americans. Of the estimated 10 percent who are non-carnivores, only about 2 percent identify as vegans – people who don’t eat meat, fish, dairy or other foods derived from animals. The number of “raw vegans”? Probably less than 0.1 percent of the population. It’s one thing to eat healthy, but enjoying it … that’s another thing entirely. Which is why people are buzzing around Chef Sara’s Raw Vegan Cafe like bees at the hive. (Pop quiz: Is honey vegan? Answer at end of this article.) Here behind Big Bronco Western Home Furnishings and next to Janey’s Coffeehouse, regulars and newcomers are chowing down on the likes of nori wraps, zucchini noodles with marinara sauce and pesto over cucumber noodles. There is more to this story than esoteric food in a land dominated by smokehouse barbecue. Chef Sara Siso started studying raw veganism when her sister was dying of cancer. Shortly after her sister passed away, Sara herself was diagnosed with cancer. Siso insists that when her doctor gave her the crushing news that she had a cancerous tumor, she simply smiled and said, “I’ll be cured in a month.” “I immediately started detoxifying with wheatgrass juices and green juices,” she said. “Within a month of cleansing, I knew I had gotten rid of the cancer.” The energetic chef who never cooks is asked how she is now, some 15 years later. She puts her arms in the air victoriously. “Perfect!”

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Jimmy G says: The food was fantastic, even for the meat eater in the group. We drove 45 minutes to get there and will happily make the trip again. Her health is matched by prosperity, as her extreme-vegan cafe has been a hit. On a weekday afternoon in mid-January, Chef Sara’s Raw Vegan Cafe was in the restaurant limbo, with lunch slowly fading into dinner. As 4 o’clock neared, Siso was finishing up with a table of four having lunch on the deck, and getting started on a table with a couple who came from Surprise. Naomi and Terry Oswalt had seen the raw vegan chef on Channel 3 that morning (Siso is a “Good Morning Arizona” guest about once a month), and heard the chef’s story of overcoming cancer through diet. Naomi, who has had breast cancer treatment, asked her husband if they could try Sara’s place for lunch. They arrived in Cave Creek just in time to catch a meal. She starts them out with a green juice (leafy greens, cayenne pepper, garlic) they had seen Chef Sara make on one of her Channel 3 segments that morning. The couple took a few sips, then started wandering around the bright cafe, which features the chef’s recipe books and various organic/alternative concoctions. “Finish your juice!” Chef Sara lightly but firmly scolds, shooing them back to their table. “It’s very important to finish it within 15 minutes!” After serving the Oswalts cream of spinach soup, the chef went back behind the counter to prepare one of her almost-famous Rawgasmic sandwich, made with onion bread, tahini, avocado, arugula, broccoli sprouts and sunflower sprouts. She sings along to “Beauty and the Beast” as she prepares the meal, and happily answers questions. Siso celebrated the second anniversary of her cafe in early February. “It’s been fantastic since day one,” she says. “It’s been a blessing.” Tall and slender with bright eyes and an intense gaze, Siso is a native of Israel who came to the United States 32 years ago. After her sister was diagnosed with cancer, “I received my education about the healing power of raw, plant-based foods at the number one alternative medicine facility in the world,” Siso said. “I discovered Florida’s Hippocrates Health Institute in 1997. I was so impressed with the program that I enrolled immediately and began my journey of discovering the disease-preventing and healing power of raw, plant-based foods.”

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Nadaa T says: PHENOMENAL. A very creative menu, delicious food, and a friendly atmosphere. I had the “pizza” and my husband had the chef’s salad, which were both wonderful. The best part was the sugarless chocolate pie dessert. I felt so good after this meal, as opposed to feeling a bit sick and nauseous after most restaurant meals. It was very filling and satisfying. I woke up the next morning feeling great too.

She now fully believes in “the powers of living foods that nourish, cleanse, and alkalinize the body; the importance of food combination; and the powers of wheatgrass. During my stay at HHI, I saw with my own eyes the transformation in people’s health, physically, mentally, and emotionally. “The medical field chooses to call it a miracle when a patient is completely recovered from deadly disease. I, on the other hand, call it the power of raw, plant-based foods. I believe the food we choose to consume plays a vital role in healing the body, mind and soul.” After moving from Florida to Arizona, Siso was teaching workshops on how to live a raw vegan lifestyle before becoming a restaurant owner. Why did she open this cafe in what formerly was a candle store? “It picked me, I didn’t pick it,” she answered, her lean face breaking into a grin. “I never wanted this, even though people were always telling me, ‘You need to open a restaurant.’ I was sitting next door (at Janey’s Coffeehouse) having herbal tea, and saw a sign on the roof saying ‘for lease.’ It drew me here.” The transformation from a candle store to a raw vegan cafe was easy, Chef Sara said. “I don’t need a stove, I don’t need a kitchen. All I need is a counter and a juicer!” Even so, gaining a customer base in this area would not have seemed to be so easy. The other restaurants up and down Cave Creek Road feature fried chicken nights, all-you-can-eat fish fries, hamburger joints and hot dog stands. “When I first opened they all thought I was crazy to open in the middle of a meat-and-potatoes place,” she says with a shrug. “I said, ‘Listen, people who need this kind of food will find me.’ And they come here from Sedona and Tucson - all over.” Another thing that makes her unique is that this chef doesn’t just prepare your food, she often seats you, M arch 2013

takes your orders, serves you and delivers your bill. She only has one other employee, and darts around the cafe like one of those honey-bees when the cafe is busy. She started with a staff of six, but, unhappy with employees that couldn’t keep up with her pace, she cut back to just Carla Garnica. “She’s the best I’ve ever had. She’s wonderful, she learns fast. She was eager to learn, she loved everything about this place.” But how does Chef Sara put in the long hours of opening, prepping, shopping for organic vegetables, making all those lunches and dinners and all the other things that go into running a restaurant? “I’m 60 years old and have energy coming out of my tush,” she blurts out with a laughing exclamation point. She says her energy comes from the raw foods she eats, the juices and the wheatgrass shots. “Let food be your medicine and let the medicine be your food,” is a favorite saying of hers. Siso lives by herself in nearby Carefree. “I have one child,” she says. “I was divorced for many, many years. I raised my daughter on my own. For 33 years I’ve been a single mother and proud of it! I did a great job.” Her daughter Nicola, who received a master’s degree from Harvard University, lives in Napa; Chef Sara is mulling over opening a second cafe near her daughter. The only time she takes off is in July and August, when she closes the cafe. “It’s too hot - the snowbirds all leave so it gets slowed down.” While Chef Sara serves the couple from Surprise their sandwich, a visitor’s eyes wander around the painted inspirational messages around this good-vibe cafe:

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“I live in peace and gratitude.” “Take joy in helping others and share your abundance.” “I connect with the energy of the universe.” At the entrance is an homage to Sara’s inspiration for this lifestyle she is rapidly spreading: “In loving memories of my sister,” reads a sign above big photo of her sister taken as she was floating in water, head above rippling waves. “03-17-1936 – 12-21-1997. Thank you Dina for the priceless gift of life that you gave me. I love & miss you so much.” While most restaurant owners are haggard and terminally exhausted, Sara Siso says running her cafe is an extension of her good-vibrations lifestyle. “I’m a cancer survivor. I like my peacefulness. I like my joy, not stress. To me this is joy. I like getting to know my customers and learning about them.” This seems to remind her of the couple, and she calls over to them: “How’s your sandwich?” “Oh! To die for!” answers Naomi Oswalt. “What’s for dessert?” Terry Oswalt, a 77-year-old former factory supervisor who seems like a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy, agrees. “Delicious!” he says, with a note of surprise. “And so filling.” “And,” his wife adds, “so healthy.” Answer to quiz question: Whether eating honey violates vegan practice is open to debate; some believe that honey produced for human consumption “exploits” bees, and thereby goes against the vegan philosophy. Those who feel this way substitute agave nectar for honey. M arch 2013

C hamber Profile

Chamber Contributor Jenny Brooks, Special to ImagesAZ

Coming to the Rescue

Upcoming Chamber Events Business for Breakfast Thursday, March 14 from 7 - 8:15 a.m. Speaker Carolyn Andrews 5 Ways to Increase Your Profits Hampton Inn: 42415 N. 41st Dr. Anthem

After 5 mixer

Jason Nash, co-ow ner of Home Instead in Scottsd ale, Phoenix and Sun City

According to the Pew Research Center, about one of every eight Americans aged 40 to 60 is both raising a child and caring for a parent. This group of people is often referred to as the “sandwich generation,” a caregiving group stuck between two generations’ needs. On top of the caregiving responsibility, the majority of adults in the sandwich generation are also working in a full-time job. To the rescue comes Home Instead Senior Care, a company dedicated to lightening the load and making sure everyone’s needs are taken care of.

Thursday, March 28, 5 - 7 p.m. Rookies Neighborhood Sports Grill 3668 W. Anthem Way, Ste. B132 Anthem, AZ 85086

According to Jason Nash, co-owner of Home Instead in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Sun City, the company is the largest provider of non-medical home care services in the world. “We’re really proud of that,” said Nash. “Our tagline is ‘To us, it’s personal,’ but it’s more than a tagline and our clients can feel that.” Home Instead provides in-home services that cover categories such as companionship, personal care and home-helper services. The company is usually called upon to help a senior continue living at home or to offer respite care to the caregiver, who is often the client’s child.

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Thank you Renewing Members

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“In addition to providing trustworthy care, we offer caregivers the opportunity to be the child again in the relationship,” said Nash. “When they work with our care providers, they get the break they deserve.” Nash and his two partners purchased the three Phoenix area Home Instead offices two years ago. Nash was a financial advisor specializing in estate planning in Chicago, but was looking for something different. Home Instead offered the right opportunity — plus you can’t beat what Nash calls a “tremendous winter climate.” “There is a growing demand for services that allow seniors to remain in their own homes,” said Nash. “I see it as a really worthy cause with a high demand.” The company’s mission is to be the world’s most trusted non-medical source of companionship and home care for the elderly. “I really enjoy the instant gratification I find every day with our clients and our CAREGivers,” said Nash. “I didn’t have that experience in my past career.” To become the world’s most trusted, you have to build a name for yourself. That’s why Home Instead is an Anthem North Gateway Chamber Member. “Our marketing directors get involved in the local communities and build a name for the company,” said Nash. “One of the key reasons we belong to the Chamber is it gives our clients and potential clients a sense of our accountability and commitment to the community.” Nash added, “Plus it gives us the ability to connect with ambitious and creative business owners in the community.” Owning a business is challenging in any industry, but Nash attributes his interest in business to his mother, whom he grew

up watching operate a small business. “To this day I admire her constant focus and endless drive,” he said. As with any business owner, Nash has learned some lessons. His best piece of advice for fellow business owners? “Your job as the business owner is not to micromanage, but rather to hire experienced people who can do their jobs better than you could, collaboratively set numerical goals, and hold your direct reports accountable for their performance individually and as a team,” he said. Nash knows he can’t be in every home with every client, hence the aforementioned idea to not micromanage. And he knows his company is only as successful as those who represent it. “I’m very proud of each and every one of our tremendous team members who pour their hearts and souls into their jobs every day and make this all possible.” Home Instead offers several solutions for elderly people looking for a little to a lot of help and is also focused on supporting people facing Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Their caregivers are trained in care techniques that are based on research and experience. As the sandwich generation grows and dementia diagnoses increase, it’s good to know about companies such as Home Instead. Home Instead Senior Care 2412 W. Greenway Rd.,#B Phoenix, AZ 85023 602-588-7725 www.homeinstead.com/153

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Stradivarius A Night with

Writer Donna Kublin

The Arizona debut of celebrated international violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn and the Red Violin is being presented by ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra (PMAZ). This exciting concert takes place Saturday, March 23, at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix. Ms. Pitcairn performs in partnership with one of the world’s most legendary instruments, the Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius of 1720, said to have inspired the Academy Awardwinning film “The Red Violin.” This extraordinary event is a milestone for PMAZ. It is the group’s first concert in Phoenix’s metropolitan auditorium, as well as its first collaboration with an artist whose performance credits include the great concert halls of the world. The concert is also the first appearance by the artist in Arizona. Dr. Adam Stich, PMAZ artistic director, expressed the group’s excitement over the production. “All of our fine local musicians are thrilled to be a part of this event—to work with an artist of this caliber, in a beautiful hall, and especially to experience the famous Red Violin. We think our audience will be as excited as we are to be a part of this concert.”

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Ms. Pitcairn will present Prokofiev’s “Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major,” John Corigliano’s “The Red Violin Suite,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade Melancholique” and will also participate in works presented by the PMAZ chorale and orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Adam Stich. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. Tickets are available online or by telephone.

The Story behind Red Violin

Antonio Stradivari, the most famous violinmaker of all time, crafted the Red Violin in Italy in 1720. He used a burnished red varnish finish on the creation, which is the genesis of its name. But not long after it was made, the instrument disappeared, and for more than 200 years that disappearance prompted speculation and tale-spinning about its fate. Its disappearance was the inspiration for Francois Girard’s famous film, “The Red Violin.” The instrument eventually surfaced in Germany in the 1930s in the possession of an heir to composer Felix Mendelssohn. In 1956, a New York industrialist purchased the violin and by all accounts, maintained the instrument in peak performance condition until Thanksgiving Day 1990, when he anonymously put the violin up for auction at Christie’s of London. It was through that auction that the violin found its way to then-16-year-old Elizabeth Pitcairn. She remained silent about owning the violin as she completed nearly three decades of training with renowned teachers

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in the art of playing her instrument of choice. And now, skilled in her craft and partnered with her Red Violin, Pitcairn brings magic, music, and mystery to the concert stage, perhaps fulfilling the ultimate destiny of the Red Violin.

About the Artist

Born into a musically talented family, Elizabeth Pitcairn began playing the violin at the age of three. She made her New York debut at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in 2000 with the New York String Orchestra, and appeared as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music. She studied with preeminent violin professor Robert Lipsett at the University of Southern California and is now a member of the distinguished faculty at the Colburn School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where she currently resides. She has recently been named the artistic director of the Luzerne Chamber Music Festival in New York and is a Wittner Artist, chosen to perform exclusively on the revolutionary Wittner Finetune-Pegs. The 2010 release of “Hymns to the Night” Violin Concerto by Sweden’s leading composer Tommie Haglund with the Helsingborg Symphony under the baton of Hannu Koivula earned Ms. Pitcairn a Swedish Grammi nomination for Best Classical Recording.

About ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra

ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra (PMAZ), now in its tenth anniversary season, is a multi-generational choir and orchestra whose mission is to enrich the greater Phoenix community by sharing the joy of live music with its members and audiences. PMAZ artistic director and conductor is Dr. Adam Stich. 623-326-5172 www.pmaz.org www.redviolin.net www.elizabethpitcairn.com

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers

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Dance Life’s a

For many, life is about taking the right steps. Go to the right school, get the right job, eat the right food, pick the right mate, live in the right neighborhood, and so many more “rights.” But in order to dance in life, one must also step left, and as Cave Creek resident Dee Dee Wood can attest, it is the dance that makes life worth living. There is little in life Dee Dee has not danced through. From her first plié in high school to Broadway to Hollywood, she has choreographed her own life, and many of our own childhoods, through the sprightly agility of a chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” the grace and patience of a mischievous nun-turned-governess in “The Sound of Music,” and the sweet imagination of two children, a socialite and a quirky inventor in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Like most storylines in the work that gained her fame, Dee Dee’s life has been a mix of hard work, creativity and fearlessly following her dreams. She’d never laced up a pair of ballet slippers until high school, when she took her first dance class. She connected with the expression of movement and synergy of movement and music. By losing herself in dance, she became herself. Passion for dance encompassed her life. She talked her mother (who was ever-supportive) into allowing her to pursue her dream in New York by attending the Katherine Dunham School of Dance and Theater, which was, at the time, one of the only schools in the nation with teachers from Haiti, Africa, Jamaica and other places whose styles were just beginning to influence the feel of dance in America. She cleaned toilets and swept floors to earn her keep until she was finally accepted on merit as one of the first scholarship students ever admitted. From there, she went on to Broadway, performing in “Guys and Dolls,” “Can, Can,” and “Destry Rides Again.” Dee Dee impressed choreographer Michael Kidd, who asked her to be his assistant for the stage production of “Li’l Abner.” He remained on Broadway while she went on to choreograph the film version of the musical. It was also on Broadway that she met Marc Breaux, who would become her working partner and husband soon after. They soon became dancing’s behind-the-scenes power couple in Hollywood, choreographing unforgettable scenes like the dance of the chimney sweeps and the jolly holiday in the park in “Mary Poppins” and Rolf and Liesel’s innocent coming-of-age twirling in the shelter of a rain-misted gazebo in “The Sound of Music.” Always, she says, there was laughter. “It was fun,” she says matter-of-factly, her eyes smiling behind her trademark large-rimmed glasses and fashionable cap. “I never thought about doing anything different. It was always fun to go to work.” Dee Dee’s favorite memories are working with Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews on the set of “Mary Poppins.” “They were so talented,” she says, looking back. Creativity was flowing in abundance, and the nearly palpable energy on the set left no limits to what could be done.

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When Dick Van Dyke brought his young daughter to the set, he laughed with the rest of the crew as she stumbled and waddled through her first steps. Realizing the genius of the moment, a new part was created for him – as an old bank manager – just so that he could walk that silly walk on film. A big section of bank set was modified so that he could take a step down, in perfect comical imitation of his toddler, onto a step. Another creative innovation scene in that forever-classic movie was the Jolly Holiday scene as Van Dyke and Andrews danced and sang through the park. Poppins’ trademark parasol made the scene difficult to dance through, so Dee Dee came up with the idea of hanging it on a fence post. Wouldn’t it be great, she thought, if the parasol could follow the couple? Walt Disney, who came to the set nearly every day, took the challenge to his animation crew, and within a day, the scene was edited to capture the imagination of millions as the parasol magically danced along. The list of stars and stories she’s collected is impressive. Julie Andrews, Bing Crosby, Billy Crystal, Cher,

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Dolly Parton, and Tina Turner are among the many notables. Despite her success, she remains approachable, unimpressed by fame and tuned in to life’s smaller moments.

passion

Sharing her dancing, her joys, her early challenges and the passion she continues to fuel for the art that has made her life whole is one of her greatest achievements.

Michael Jackson, Robin Williams, Bob Hope, Bette Midler, Danny Thomas, Carol Burnett, George Burns,

It’s that good-natured attitude that led Dee Dee to Cave Creek in the early 1960s. A handful of Hollywood’s “who’s who” had found a peaceful refuge in the desert mountains of Phoenix. She and Marc had casually browsed properties in the hills of Cave Creek while visiting friends. A short time later, while Dee Dee was working in London, Marc came back through the area to find one particular bungalow with a spectacular view of Black Mountain still listed. It was a place where they could be themselves without worrying about appearances or recognition. Within a single phone call, Dee Dee approved of the purchase. Since 1972, no matter where her work took her, Cave Creek has been home. It was Dee Dee’s work with Dick Van Dyke that was the highlight of her career, and together the two shared a love for the Cave Creek desert. She was responsible for Van Dyke’s family moving to Arizona. He loved it so much that he talked CBS into filming “The Dick Van Dyke Show” at his own Southwestern Studio in Carefree. Life imitates art, and art imitates life. Like many other passionate people before her, Dee Dee’s work has been very much a part of her life – so much so that it would be difficult to separate the two. She choreographed “Beaches” with Bette Midler and used her talents to create scenes for many television shows, including “Cher,” “John Denver and Friends” and “The Love Boat.” She blazed a new trail for women by tackling three Superbowl halftime shows and a Fiesta Bowl show featuring Michael Jackson. She also earned international recognition for her work in choreographing the opening and closing ceremonies for the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, followed by a well-deserved Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for her work in the 1986 “100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty” widely acclaimed television special. Today, she is a noted Emmy Award judge, holding a coveted vote for current choreography award-winners. Among her other impressive achievements, in 1998 she received a life time achievement award at the American Choreographers Awards ceremonies. The Cave Creek community is fortunate to benefit from her talent, as well as her humor and sometimes largerthan-life personality. Though she no longer makes time for the big stage, she still finds time to direct musical productions for our own Desert Foothills Theater. Besides the many stories she holds tucked away in her heart, Dee Dee most cherishes the legacy she has left for future choreographers and dancers. It was her work, and that of her contemporaries, that has paved the way for new levels of creativity and expression. She once learned from Walt Disney, “There are no limits at Disney,” … or anywhere else, for that matter. Sharing her dancing, her joys, her early challenges and the passion she continues to fuel for the art that has made her life whole is one of her greatest achievements. That message is simple. “Do what you love,” she says with a gentle smile. And that is exactly what she has done all along, with a lot of right steps, a lot of left steps, and an occasional pause or kick while the music of life plays on. M arch 2013

We acquire the strength we overcome Ralph Waldo Emerson

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

St. Michael, Pray for Us When a loved one passes away, those who are left behind search for a meaningful way to honor their memory. A life well-lived often includes a legacy that can be felt for generations to come. That kind of legacy will be shared during a prayerful memorial dedication ceremony in honor of Col. John Mogan and all members of the U.S. Armed Forces Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m. at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in Anthem. Family, parishioners and Anthem residents participating in this Catholic tribute to the military will gather around a bronze, 250-pound statue of St. Michael defeating Satan atop boulders and cacti beneath the American flag. Col. Morgan’s wife Dyanne shares, “The statue is intended to honor active duty service members, wounded warriors, fallen service members, members of the National Guard and Reserve, retirees and their families, as well as first responders who have, like John, given selflessly to serve and protect our freedoms, to include our right to worship as we choose.”

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A resident since 2006, Col. Mogan was known and loved by many throughout Anthem, including the St. Rose community. He spent his life serving his country, family and his community until he passed away from cancer in 2012. He is survived by Dyanne, four children and six grandchildren. A ’65 graduate of United States Military Academy and a decorated Vietnam War veteran, Mogan had a distinguished 32-year military career. Col. Mogan also earned a master of science in engineering from Arizona State University. After retiring from the military, his years in the private sector included service in his home state as the first executive director of the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy. He was then appointed to serve as deputy director of the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security and commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs before retiring to Arizona. Col. Mogan demonstrated his strong commitment to service throughout his life, including years of volunteer work for the church and Anthem’s local Team W.I.S.H. (Walking in Service and Hope) Arizona to help fight breast cancer, alongside his wife Dyanne. It is a fitting tribute to raise a statue of St. Michael in his memory, at his faith community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in Anthem. St. Michael, the Archangel is recognized as the patron saint of military personnel and first responders, fighting evil and rescuing the souls of the faithful. He has been honored and invoked as patron and protector by the church and revered as the prince of angels. His significance goes back to the story of St. Michael defeating Satan, which was depicted in the Old Testament scripture. Artist Raphael made the first visual interpretation in 1518. The original painting is currently in the Louvre museum in Paris, France. The statue is a reproduction of Raphael’s painting done by an artist named Williams. It measures 72” tall and 78” wide and sits atop over 47 tons of boulders. A large boulder has been installed at the entrance to the walking path on which a bronze plaque inscribed with the St. Michael prayer mounted. Prayer to St. Michael was promoted by Pope Leo XIII in 1888 and in 1994 was reinforced by Pope John Paul II, who encouraged the Catholic faithful to continue to pray it, saying, “I ask everyone not to forget it and to recite it to obtain help in the battle against forces of darkness.” The Mogan family is grateful to the West Point Association of Graduates at the United States Military Academy, the 1st Battalion 321st Artillery Vietnam Veterans 101st Airborne Division, the St. Rose parish, John’s many friends and classmates (USMA 1965) for their unwavering love and support that made this fitting tribute a reality. Additionally, Dyanne wishes to thank local contractor John Pingatore of Radical Concepts who donated labor, plants and boulders for setting and the St. Rose Knights of Columbus who donated their time to this project. All members of the community are invited to the dedication of this statue. www.stroseparishaz.org M arch 2013

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Training

Writer Tom Scanlon Photography by Blake Marvin / HKS Inc

It’s just not fair. Baseball – it’s simply not fair. Why do batters have to take four bad pitches for a modest

As another Cactus League begins around Phoenix this month,

walk – but only three good ones for a humiliating strikeout?

the Cubs fans who flock to Mesa may gaze wistfully west toward nearby Scottsdale Stadium, with its giant “2012 World

Conversely, why can batters spew sunflower seeds and

Series Champions” banner welcoming the Giants and their

tobacco juice and other assorted liquids, but if a pitcher gets

fans.

a little saliva on the baseball, everyone gets bent out of shape and screams, “Spitball!”?

Then again, this is Spring Training, the exhibition season for Major League Baseball. It is a time when every fan of every

And if shortstop A runs and dives to stop a hard groundball

team thinks his or her boys will shine in the summer and

into the hole, gets up and struggles to throw out the runner

triumph in the fall.

but tosses it wide, why does he get an “error,” while shortstop B who merely turns his head and watches a similar ground ball

It is a time for that fat fastball-down-the-middle called “hope”

go into the outfield doesn’t get an “E”?

… with the knee-buckling curve ball known as “crushed dreams” still months away for all but one team. And maybe

And why have the San Francisco Giants given their two

some of the fans whooping it up in the celebration parade will

World Series Championships in the last three years, while the

toss the confetti and say, “I was there when it all started! Back

Chicago Cubs have not given their devoted (maniacal?) fan

in March, I was right there in Glendale!”

base a World Series title in one hundred and four years?

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The Chicago White Sox play at Glendale’s Camelback Ranch

Arizona to remind their bodies how to catch fly balls, run the

Stadium, as do the Los Angeles Dodgers, the pick of some

bases and get their bat speed up to par. (Speaking of “par,”

experts to win it all, now that they spent millions to sign ace

veteran baseball players are known to sneak off to Phoenix

pitcher Zach Greinke.

golf courses on off-days, or even after games.)

The folks around Tempe may be boasting, “I saw the champs

For the young players, the Cactus League is a chance to show

in March,” as free agent prize Josh Hamilton will be meeting

they have what it takes to move up from the minor leagues to

Albert Pujols and the other Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at

“the bigs.”

Tempe Diablo Stadium. In the Arizona March, win-loss records are meaningless. Oakland Athletics fans may be talking about how they watched the champions get their act together on east Van Buren, in the

Many fans will tell you that this relaxed, who-cares-who-wins

heart of Phoenix.

atmosphere is much more fun than the regular season. The ballparks are smaller than gargantuan big league stadiums,

Or maybe the Kansas City Royals, backed by some top new

and without the pressure of winning, players are often more

pitchers, can deliver a surprise from their spring home in

willing to sign autographs and even chat with the fans, many

Surprise. Even though they lost Hamilton, it would only be a

of whom are spending their vacations here.

mild surprise if the powerful Texas Rangers start building for a title from their March games, also in Surprise.

The baseball fanaticism spills over into bars and restaurants, particularly in Scottsdale where three teams train, and Mesa,

Or will the Milwaukee Brewers mature, take the title and make

winter home of the luckless - but loved - Chicago Cubs.

Maryvale proud? “I live in Chicago. It was snowing when I left,” a retired man was Perhaps folks will be bragging about the budding champs from

saying the other day, from a comfortable sports bar in sunny

Peoria, where the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres play

Mesa. And not just any sports bar, but the place for Chicago

ball. Or will the October party be in Goodyear, where those hot

Cubs fans. Diamond’s Sports Grille at 161 N. Centennial Way,

young Cincinnati Reds and new-look Cleveland Indians train?

across from the Marriott Mesa, features such Chicago-themed menu items as Comiskey Turkey Sandwich with bacon and

By sheer numbers, Scottsdale has the best chance to again fly

avocado; bratwurst with sauerkraut; Chicago Dogs, 1/4 pound

a World Series Champions banner – in addition to the Giants,

dogs topped with relish, onion, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers

the hometown Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies

and celery salt; and Old Style beer - a Wrigley Field staple.

play at Scottsdale’s Salt River Fields. Another great feature about this bar, formerly owned by the Or, who knows? Maybe in October, folks around Mesa will

legendary announcer Harry Caray: a free shuttle that will take

gather at Diamond’s Sports Grille, raise Old Style beers and

you out to the ballgame and bring you back.

howl, “Praise God and Ernie Banks, we finally did it!” This is key, as one fan explained, “Parking is miserable there. As the saying goes in every professional sport, and definitely

You can spend 45 minutes trying to get out of there.” And,

in Major League Baseball, “winning is everything.” Eventually.

the insider notes, Diamond’s has a great breakfast buffet on game day.

The beauty of Spring Training is that winning hardly matters. The veteran pitchers are here to loosen up their million-dollar

“I come here,” says the Chicagoan, “have breakfast, catch the

arms, get the pop back in their fastballs and maybe add a new

shuttle, watch a game, come back here and have a few beers.

pitch to the repertoire; the proven position players come to

By that time I’m ready for bed.” M arch 2013

With Chicago still digging out the snow most years in March, this is a little slice of baseball heaven, down to the Clark and Addison street signs, from outside Wrigley Field. For even broader appeal, there is Don & Charlie’s at 7501 E. Camelback Road, three blocks east of Scottsdale Road over in Scottsdale. This is more than a rib and steakhouse with a comfortable, old-school bar. This place is a mini-Hall of Fame, with amazing baseball (and other sports) memorabilia that makes it a must-see for Spring Training fans. Walking in the door, the first-timer does multiple double-takes, gaping at signed bats by previous San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs teams, signed balls from Willie Mays, Babe Ruth (!), Hank Aaron, Willie Stargell, Mickey Mantle … all the greats, as well as Giants Dusty Baker and Kevin Mitchell. There’s a Mark McGwire signed bat: “To Don. Thanks for being a great friend.” Owner Don Carson also displays many signed photos of his friends from around the Cactus League and beyond. Hanging from the ceiling in the bar, where you can also get an Old Style: Mays, McGwire, Dick Butkus and Clyde Drexler jerseys. Carson is from Chicago so, while this is the unofficial home of the San Francisco Giants, his allegiance is clearly split. Note the Chicago Cubs 1969 mural, with likenesses of each player painted on the wall of the bar. While few places can match the big-league ambience of Don & Charlie’s, there are sports bars and favorite dining spots of Cactus League fans from Tempe to Goodyear. This month, as there is in every March, there will be mad talk: “Think we can win it, this year?” Spring in Phoenix is a time when everyone can dream, so maybe baseball is fair, after all.

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Recipe Writer Tom Scanlon

Wa i t a s e c o n d ! C a n t h i s b e r i g h t ? “Healthy” Doughnut Holes? Welcome to the world of Carefree resident Sara Siso, the raw vegan chef who believes in “the healing power of raw, plant-based foods.” In addition to running her popular Cave Creek café, she offers classes and workshops on food preparation and has written a book, Chef Sara: Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free Cuisine. As she writes in the book, “My vision is to help people cure themselves of the epidemic diseases that can no longer be blamed on genetics alone. The solution is to eat raw, plant-based food. I believe the foods we consume play a vital role in healing the body, mind and soul.” While a raw, vegan diet may sound bland and dull, those who walk out of Chef Sara’s café rave about her zesty soups, appetizers, salads (of course), hearty entrees and guilt-free desserts. She invites you to try to make one of her decadent - yet mind-bogglingly healthy – treats:

Doughnut Holes Serves 10 or more.

Ingredients: 1 c. walnuts 1 c. almonds 1 tbsp. spirulina 5 Medjool dates 1/8 tsp. Himalayan pink salt 1 tbsp. vanilla Decorating Yacon syrup and coconut powder

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Directions: In a food processor, combine all ingredients to form a dough. With a cookie scooper, scoop the dough and create small balls in the palm of your hand. Place in a dehydrator at 115 degrees for 2 hours to warm it up. Dip each ball in Yacon syrup, then cover with coconut powder and serve warm ... yummmm! Option: Instead of dates, add Yacon syrup, green grass, maca and cayenne pepper.

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